Apricot and Lamb Tagine (slow cook)

prep time:
20 min
total time:
8 hr
Makes 8 servings
NicolaNicola Maby

Slow Cooked Apricot and Lamb Tagine- Serve over hot couscous with a side of steamed green beans

ingredients

  • TAGINE:
  • 2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup less-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots, halved
  • REMAINING INGREDIENTS:
  • 4 cups cooked couscous
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

directions

  • 1

    To prepare tagine, combine the first 15 ingredients in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Discard cinnamon sticks.

  • 2

    Place 1/2 cup couscous on each of 8 plates. Top each serving with 1/2 cup lamb mixture, 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds, and 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley.

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